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John Ford's Stagecoach (Cambridge Film Handbooks)

Barry Keith Grant

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Stagecoach is one of the classics of Hollywood cinema. Made in 1939, it revitalized the Western genre, served as a milestone for John Ford's career, and made John Wayne a star. This volume offers a rich overview of the film in essays by six leading film critics. Approaching Stagecoach from a variety of critical perspectives, it considers it within the contexts of authorship, genre, American history and culture. It also examines the film's commentary on race, class, gender and democracy, while remaining attentive to the film's artistry.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Paperback

Release: December 04, 1998

ISBN 13: 9780521797436

John Ford's Stagecoach (Cambridge Film Handbooks)

Barry Keith Grant

0/5 ( ratings)

Stagecoach is one of the classics of Hollywood cinema. Made in 1939, it revitalized the Western genre, served as a milestone for John Ford's career, and made John Wayne a star. This volume offers a rich overview of the film in essays by six leading film critics. Approaching Stagecoach from a variety of critical perspectives, it considers it within the contexts of authorship, genre, American history and culture. It also examines the film's commentary on race, class, gender and democracy, while remaining attentive to the film's artistry.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Paperback

Release: December 04, 1998

ISBN 13: 9780521797436

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